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Welcome to this recently updated twin home in the heart of Port Richmond, offering a spacious, modern layout and move-in-ready appeal. An inviting covered front porch welcomes you into the open-concept main level, featuring updated flooring, crown molding and a seamless flow between the living and kitchen areas. The modern eat-in kitchen features granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances, a subway-tile backsplash and a center island offering additional prep space and seating. Just beyond the kitchen is a conveniently located laundry/mudroom area with direct access to the fenced rear yard. The property also offers gated side access to the backyard, adding extra convenience. Upstairs, you'll find three rooms offering flexibility for bedrooms, a home office, nursery, dressing room or other needs, along with an updated full hall bathroom featuring a tub/shower combination. The large unfinished basement spans the footprint of the home and provides plenty of space for storage, a workshop or future possibilities. Enjoy the neighborhood from your front porch or take advantage of Port Richmond's walkability, with neighborhood shops, recreation, public transportation and major roadways all conveniently accessible. Samuels Recreation Center, offering a playground, athletic fields, basketball courts and a city pool, is also nearby. With its updated interior, open layout, outdoor space and convenient Port Richmond location, this home is ready for its next owner. Schedule your showing and come see all that it has to offer!
Richmond, located between Fishtown and Port Richmond, is a riverfront and industrial Philadelphia neighborhood with working piers and rail-lined blocks. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along Richmond Street near Allegheny Avenue, where corner bars, small auto shops, and long-view stretches toward the Delaware set a gritty, salt-air tone. The Tin Can Bar, Czerw’s Kielbasa, and the Polish Heritage Center of Philadelphia act as local pillars. Brick rowhomes and warehouse conversions sit beside active freight corridors and pocket lots. The Delaware River Trail and nearby Pulaski Park frame daily routines with waterfront walks and ballfields. I-95 overpasses and port infrastructure shape the soundscape and skyline.
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Offer insights
3530 Mercer St · $291,999
$292K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $292K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
38 days
The average home goes pending in 52 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.8%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Living
Interior features
Open floor plan
Eat-in kitchen
Kitchen island
Upgraded countertops
Crown moldings
Tub with shower
Carpeted areas
Drywall walls and ceilings
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms on the upper level
Bathrooms
One full bathroom
Kitchen
Built-in microwave
Gas oven/range
Stainless steel appliances
Laundry & utility
Main-floor laundry
Flooring
Carpet
Heating & cooling
Hot water heating (natural gas)
Window air conditioning units (electric)
Exterior features
Rear yard
Porch(es)
Sidewalks
Street lighting
Chain link fencing
Home design
Semi-detached structure
Flat roof
Year of major renovation: 2022
Property in excellent condition
Fee simple ownership
Parking
On-street parking
Construction
Masonry construction
Stone foundation
Above-grade and below-grade structure
Unfinished basement
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
100 amp electric service with circuit breakers
Natural gas for heating and hot water
Other
Accessibility with 2+ access exits
Electricity and solar
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This is a stunning rehabbed home in Port Richmond with 3 bedrooms but is being marketed as 2 bedrooms since the one bedroom is smaller and can be used as a home office, walk-in-closet or for whatever you always wanted or needed an extra room for! This is a large twin home with an open front porch and nice sized rear yard. The first floor is wide open and features beautiful new floors, crown molding, a brand new top of the line modern kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel appliances and a subway tiled backsplash. Behind the kitchen is a nice sized room that was turned in a large walk-in closet or mud room. Up Stairs you will find 3 bedrooms, yes 3 bedrooms, and a new hall bathroom. There is also a large clean builder finished basement with the walls painted and floors were epoxied and sealed. Seller is offer a $5,000 credit at closing for a new heater. There is always lots of parking on this quiet street Port Richmond Street with a Playground, baseball fields, basketball courts and a City Pool around the corner at Samuels Recreation Center. St Georges school is just a couple blocks away and up the street is a neighborhood corner store.
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH2195126
May 31, 2023
Listing Removed
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Jan 18, 2023
Listed
$274,900
$215/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 22, 2006
Sold
$145,000
$113/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH166130
Apr 14, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Mar 20, 2006
Listed
$145,000
$113/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 13, 1984
Sold
$26,000
$20/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,422 (−49.6%)
$40,320 + $161,280
$201,600
2025
$2,822 (+11.1%)
$40,320 + $161,280
$201,600
2024
$2,541
$36,300 + $145,200
$181,500
2023
$2,541 (+40.7%)
$36,300 + $145,200
$181,500
2022
$1,806
$36,249 + $92,751
$129,000
2021
$1,806
$36,249 + $92,751
$129,000
2020
$1,806 (+7.8%)
$36,249 + $92,751
$129,000
2019
$1,676 (+17.4%)
$33,636 + $86,064
$119,700
2018
$1,428
$28,662 + $73,338
$102,000
2017
$1,427 (+4.4%)
$28,662 + $73,338
$102,000
2015
$1,367
$17,860 + $84,140
$102,000
2014
$1,366 (+29.3%)
$17,860 + $84,140
$102,000
2013
$1,057 (+3.6%)
$981 + $9,835
$10,816
2012
$1,020 (+3.9%)
$981 + $9,835
$10,816
2011
$982 (+9.9%)
$981 + $9,835
$10,816
2010
$894
$981 + $9,835
$10,816
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
—
Stories
2
Lot width
18 ft.
Lot depth
68 ft.
Lot size
1,215 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
980
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
980
Year built
1910
Style
Townhouse
County
Philadelphia County
APN
451274700
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 22, 2026.
RSA-5
/NIS
Residential Single-Family Attached-5
The RSA, Residential Single-Family Attached districts are primarily intended to accommodate attached and semi-detached houses on individual lots, but may be applied in areas characterized by a mix of housing types, including detached houses. The districts are also intended to provide a density transition between RSD districts and RM districts. The Zoning Code includes five RSA districts that are differentiated primarily on the basis of minimum lot area requirements.
Zone overlays
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly / meeting place
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other
Climate risks
7/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Philadelphia, PA • 19134
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Sun exposure
63/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Philadelphia. There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
6.8 hrs
4.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 3530 Mercer St
$290,645
$1,354 under list price of $292K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $240K to $355K.